The application process for a U.S. visa requires several steps. If you want to travel to New Jersey or wish to help a family member come to the U.S., the steps below may help you better understand how to apply for a visa. Online application process The first step in...
Children and age-related stress of divorce
There are many similarities and some differences between the divorce laws and procedures of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. However, in both locations, the fact is that children with divorcing or divorced parents experience age-related stress in a variety of different...
How divorce affects children
Divorce will affect children in New Jersey in various ways. Some children recover relatively quickly from the experience while others may have long-term issues. If there was a lot of conflict at home between their parents, some children may actually feel more relief...
What makes the winter season so dangerous?
For many people in New Jersey, winter is the most dangerous time of the year. Every year, hundreds of people suffer from broken bones after slipping on the snow and ice. However, it's not just bad weather that causes accidents. The holiday season presents its own set...
Does bankruptcy affect your credit score?
For some people in New Jersey, filing for bankruptcy is their last chance to relieve themselves from the burden of debt. Filing for bankruptcy can allow you to pay off your debts or get them discharged altogether so that you can start rebuilding your finances. There's...
What New Jersey law says about college expenses after a divorce
In New York and other states, you're responsible for providing for your children until they reach adulthood. This is true even if you are no longer in a romantic relationship with your son or daughter's other parent. In some cases, you might be responsible for paying...
Documents that are helpful during divorce settlement talks
In a divorce settlement, you may be entitled to a share of joint marital assets, alimony and child support payments. However, this may only be true if you can show that you have a valid claim to them. Tax returns, bank statements and other documents may be enough to...
Are second marriages more prone to end?
Couples who marry in New Jersey and other parts of the U.S. probably never think about the possibility of divorce. Unfortunately, 40% to 50% of divorces fail. While many divorced individuals decide to remarry later on, several issues could lead to the dissolution of...
Child immigration, citizenship and naturalization
The Immigration and Nationality Act provides two definitions for a child. One definition is applied during the application and issuance of a visa. The other definition applies during naturalization and citizenship. These definitions are different since a stepchild is...
